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Cliff Arquette, born on December 27, 1905 in Toledo, Ohio, United States, was a television actor, pianist and screenwriter. Cliff Arquette died on September 23, 1974 at the age of 68. Listed accolades include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1960) and Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award.
My Take
Cliff Arquette is the kind of all-rounder I find quietly fascinating. Actor, pianist, screenwriter, composer, and the man behind the beloved old codger Charley Weaver. In an age of hyper-specialization, his sheer range looks almost mythical. He even picked up a cartoonist award alongside his Hollywood Walk of Fame star. I respect performers who built the foundations of early television without ever demanding the spotlight, and Arquette feels like one of those craftsmen whose versatility we no longer fully appreciate. A genuine entertainer, end to end.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cliff Arquette
- Name (Japanese)
- クリフ・アークエット
- Reading
- くりふ・あーくえっと
- Born
- December 27, 1905 – September 23, 1974
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Toledo, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / pianist / screenwriter / composer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1960 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff%20Arquette
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q900707
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Cliff Arquette born?
Born December 27, 1905.
When did Cliff Arquette die?
Died September 23, 1974, aged 68.
Where was Cliff Arquette from?
Cliff Arquette was from Toledo, Ohio, United States.
What did Cliff Arquette do?
Cliff Arquette worked as actor, television actor, pianist, screenwriter, composer.
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